2021 Nova Bus LFS recalls
23 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 Nova Bus LFS. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jun 2, 2026Crash risk1997–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2009–2024 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Service Brakes, Air
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 1997-2002, 2005-2024 LFS, 2009-2014, and 2016 - 2024 LFS Artic transit buses. The low brake air pressure warning light may fail to illuminate when the engine is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
26V355000 · 6K units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- May 12, 2026Crash risk2019–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Structure
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LFS Artic and 2019-2023 LFS transit buses. The driver's speaker hole door may have been built with the prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark missing. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
26V300000 · 197 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 28, 2025Crash risk2021–2025 Nova Bus LFS — Engine and Engine Cooling
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024-2025 LFS transit buses. The impeller shaft may be loose, causing the cooling pump to fail.
25V822000 · 8 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jul 22, 2025Crash risk2020–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Steering
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS transit buses. The electric power steering system may be missing a check valve, allowing hydraulic pressure to turn the steering wheel without the driver's input.
25V476000 · 339 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 5, 2024Crash risk2012–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2010–2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Seat Belts
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2020 LFS Artic and 2012-2024 LFS vehicles. The driver's seat belt may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
24V647000 · 2K units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Sep 9, 2024Fire risk2019–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Equipment
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2024 LFS and 2019-2023 LFS Artic buses. The auxiliary heater module may allow contaminants to enter the electronic controller, which can cause an electrical short. Additionally, the auxiliary heater may fail, causing the defrosting system to not function properly.
24V657000 · 208 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jul 26, 2024Crash risk2019–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Visibility
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Arctic buses. The glazing used on the glass windows may reduce the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
24V564000 · 186 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jul 25, 2024Fire risk2019–2021 Nova Bus LFS, 2019 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Service Brakes, Air
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019 LFS Artic buses. The brake chamber on the rear axle may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.
24V559000 · 166 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jul 8, 2024Crash risk2021–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2021–2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Parking Brake
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2024 LFS and 2021-2023 LFS Artic buses. An air leak may occur in the parking brake valve and unintentionally engage the parking brake without activating the brake lights.
24V518000 · 900 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jun 17, 2024Crash risk2021 Nova Bus LFS — Latches/locks/linkages
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021 LFS buses. The welds may fail, allowing the rotary plate to separate from the door operator.
24V449000 · 7 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Mar 27, 2024Crash risk2020–2024 Nova Bus LFS — Engine and Engine Cooling
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2024 LFS vehicles. The engine coolant return hose may fail, leaking coolant and causing an engine shutdown.
24V231000 · 653 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Mar 17, 2024Fire risk2021–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2021–2022 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LFS Artic and 2021-2023 LFS buses. The alternator power cable nut may not have been tightened properly.
24V203000 · 608 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 11, 2023Crash risk2020–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2020–2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Equipment
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The brackets retaining the Mobile Climate Control HVAC Unit could fail and allow the unit to detach from the bus.
23V763000 · 339 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 11, 2023Crash risk2021–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Exterior Lighting
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2023 LFS transit buses equipped with a directional foot switch. The turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
23V762000 · 718 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Aug 31, 2023Fire risk2017–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2017–2022 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2017-2023 LFS and 2017-2022 LFS Artic transit buses. The 24-volt power cable and grounded mounting fastener that secures the fuse holder may short circuit.
23V607000 · 1K units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jul 12, 2023Crash risk2019–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Power Train
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
23V482000 · 414 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- May 17, 2023Crash risk2012–2022 Nova Bus LFS — Seat Belts
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2012-2022 LFS vehicles. The driver's seat belt may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
23V350000 · 166 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Dec 7, 2022Crash risk2010–2021 Nova Bus LFS, 2009–2012 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Exterior Lighting
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2021 LFS and 2009-2012 LFS Artic transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
22V902000 · 519 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 15, 2022Crash risk2018–2022 Nova Bus LFS, 2018–2021 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Steering
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LFS and 2018-2021 LFS Artic buses equipped with a Bosch steering gear box. The steering gear box may have an insufficient clamp load, which may allow the mounting plate sub-assembly fasteners to loosen and possibly fall out.
22V845000 · 827 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jun 13, 2022Fire risk2019–2021 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2022 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019-2022 LFS Artic buses. The radiator fan's electrical fuse holder may experience excessive corrosion which can result in an electrical short.
22V416000 · 273 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 26, 2021Crash risk2021 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2021 LFS buses. The vehicle multiplex software may unexpectedly cause the door system electronic control module (ECM) to open and close the rear passenger door when the bus stops.
21V929000 · 125 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Mar 9, 2021Crash risk2008–2021 Nova Bus LFS — Exterior Lighting
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 LFS Buses. The center-line height of the brake lights and tail lights is too high, exceeding the maximum height standard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
21V151000 · 123 units · Nova Bus
- Sep 21, 2020Crash risk2019–2021 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2021 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Steering
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2020 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. Certain power steering pipes from the rear engine bay to the front gear box may separate at the connection joint. This may cause a power steering assist lost and power steering fluid may leak from the ceiling into the passenger compartment.
20V568000 · 223 units · Nova Bus